09/10/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
The regular meeting of September 10, 2019 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to
5:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of September 10, 2019 was
called to order at 5:00 P.M. in the chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim
Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on September
5, 2019.
PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Denise Barnes,
Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, and Stephen Faessel. Council
Member Trevor O'Neil joined the meeting at 7:13 P.M.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Chris Zapata, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk
Theresa Bass
INVOCATION: Pastor Joe Hogan, Cornerstone Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Denise Barnes
Presentations: Recognizing 2019 Anaheim Beautiful Art Contest Winners
Sandra Sagert, Anaheim Beautiful President, presented a history of the program and presented
the following winners:
Anaheim Coves —Julie Mayer Award
House of Blues Anaheim
Applebee's Anaheim Town Square
Requiem Coffee, Tea and Fantasy
City Church of Anaheim
STC Anaheim Garden Walk—Certificate of Merit
Recognizing American Legion's 100th Anniversary
(Presentation not made at the meeting; will be presented at a later date)
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing September 13-22, 2019, as Welcoming Week
Recognizing September 2019, as National Library Card Sign-Up Month
Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, accepted the proclamation and presented a brief summary of
activities at the Anaheim Public Library.
Recognizing September 2019, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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Recognizing October 2, 2019, as International Walk to School Day
Principal Traffic Engineer Rafael Cobian accepted the proclamation and presented a brief history
of the program.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced Item Nos. 10 and 14 were withdrawn at the request of staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of
new rules for public comments and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk
Theresa Bass.
Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, expressed his concern regarding tensions
in the Middle East.
Mark Richard Daniels expressed his support for Item No. 13 and encouraged City Council to
pass the item. He would like to see the flag restored for future generations.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, encouraged City Council to use City property
for housing for the homeless. He expressed concern about placing different kind of homeless in
one shelter, because it can be a dangerous situation.
Cathy Varner, Vice-President, Perspecta, thanked the City of Anaheim for allowing her company
to provide IT support for the last 15 years and advised that her staff will be available for
knowledge transfer, training, and transition to the new service provider that has been selected.
Ms. Varner expressed that today was a disappointing and sad day, both professionally and
personally for herself and her team. She also expressed commitment to the City to provide
whatever services are needed and that safeguarding the City remained their main priority.
Alfredo Heredia expressed his support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item. Mr. Heredia shared his parents raised four children with government help, and with this
new policy, they would have never been able to acquire a green card.
Rachel Rolnicki, Senior Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Lou Correa, read a brief
statement from Congressman Correa in which he expressed his support for Item No. 20 and
encouraged City Council to pass the item as he believed this rule would cause struggling families
to choose between feeding their children or becoming U.S. citizens.
Josef Holper, Director of Communications for Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, read a brief
statement from Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva in which she expressed her support for Item No. 20
and encouraged City Council to pass the item as she stands with the City of Anaheim for a
welcoming environment and treating everyone with compassion and respect, regardless of race,
ethnicity, place of origin, or citizenship status.
Leonel Velazquez, Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO), expressed
his support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the item. Mr. Velazquez also
spoke in support of children and their rights as U.S. citizens.
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Juanita Ramirez, Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO), expressed
her support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the item. Ms. Ramirez spoke in
support of kids' rights, especially those being separated from their parents.
David Klawe expressed his support for Item Nos. 20 and 21 and encouraged City Council to
pass the items. Mr. Klawe thanked everyone for the long hours and hard work and added he
would like to see the name Anaheim added to the flag.
Joese Hernandez expressed his support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass
the item. Mr. Hernandez also expressed his pride being a U.S. citizen and a voter.
Victor Valladares expressed his support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item as 40% of the City's residents are immigrants.
Stephanie Burglin expressed her support for Item No. 21 and encouraged City Council to pass
the item to re-instate the original flag.
LaShe Rodriguez thanked City Council for considering her appointment to the Sister City
Commission during Item No. 19.
Joseph Olsen expressed his opposition to Item No. 21 and encouraged City Council to vote
against the item, as he would like to maintain the new flag.
Jeanine Robbins expressed her support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item, as she believed residents should feel protected and be able to get the services they need.
Paul Hyek expressed his concern regarding the Anaheim Way shelter location and the
workmanship of the building.
Peter Warner expressed his concern regarding the appropriate licensing of bus drivers at Mercy
House. Mr. Warner would also like to see food services comply with FDA regulations.
Cheryl Moi expressed concern regarding rent gouging in Anaheim and encouraged City Council
to help Rancho La Paz residents. Ms. Moi agreed with providing all help that can be given to
those that are trying to get a better life and expressed her support for AB1482.
Victor Becerra spoke regarding Learn4life Independent study public school and encouraged City
Council to support the program. Mr. Becerra expressed how grateful he is for Learn4Life and the
opportunities they offer.
Cindy Morgan addressed a feline problem near the Mountain View Apartments and suggested
that Orange County (OC) Animal Care was not doing a good job at maintaining the issue and
encouraged City Council to investigate.
Mayor Sidhu requested that City Manager Chris Zapata speak with Ms. Morgan.
Carol Barnes expressed concern regarding OC Animal Care and their practices regarding cat
live release practices. She encouraged the City Council to investigate the issue.
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Bob Donelson reported that the Anaheim Democrats recently passed a resolution on Short Term
Rentals (STRs) and was asking City Council to reinstate the STR phase-out program.
Mayor Pro Tern Lucille Kring advised.Mr. Donelson that three STRs in Sherwood Village
would be gone in a few weeks.
Aida Garcia reported that the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was signed into law and encouraged
City Council to assist residents at Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park in alignment with that the
law. Ms. Garcia urged Council to consider the special needs of Rancho La Paz residents who
are elderly and disabled.
Bryan Kaye expressed concern regarding his treatment by the Anaheim Police Department. Mr.
Kaye also expressed his support for keeping the original flag.
Mike Robbins expressed concern regarding STRs in Anaheim and felt that corruption on the City
Council allowed the STRs to continue regardless of the wishes of Anaheim residents.
Nancy Lombardo expressed concern regarding speeding on North Pine Street near Horace
Mann Elementary school. She noted that a recent request for traffic calming on the street was
denied due to the average speed on the street being below the speed limit. She encouraged City
Council to request another study be completed during the school drop-off and pick-up hours.
Council Member Moreno requested that staff from Public Works work with Ms. Lombardo
to seek alternatives to the speeding issues.
Han Tran expressed concern regarding OC Animal Care and their practices regarding cat live
release practices and encouraged the City Council to investigate the issue.
Betsy Denhart, Pet Assistance Foundation, provided an overview of their program and
expressed concern regarding OC Animal Care and their practices regarding cat live release
practices. She encouraged the City Council to investigate the issue, as she believed cats should
not be released unless appropriate actions are taken.
Mayor Sidhu requested that Ms. Denhart provide her information to staff for further
investigation.
Kenneth Batiste expressed his support for Item No. 20 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
Dr. Patricia Adelekan invited City Council and residents to the 2019 International Educators' Hall
of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, September 21 at the Phoenix Club.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Chris Zapata announced the stadium appraisal would be presented to Council
during Closed Session on September 24, 2019. He also announced he met with Angels
President John Carpino on September 9, 2019 to discuss tentative dates for negotiation
sessions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:44 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Council
Brandman recused himself from Item No. 17 and Council Member Moreno pulled Item Nos. 13
and 15 for separate discussion and consideration.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as
presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each city
council member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Faessel.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman,
Moreno, and Faessel); ABSENT— 1 (Council Member O'Neil). Motion carried.
B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meetings of April 11, 2019,
May 9, 2019, June 13, 2019, and July 11, 2019; Cultural and Heritage Commission
meetings of April 18, 2019, May 16, 2019, and June 20, 2019; Parks and Recreation
Commission meetings of March 27, 2019, April 24, 2019, May 22, 2019, June 26, 2019,
and July 24, 2019; Public Utilities Board meeting of July 24, 2019, and the Sister City
Commission meeting of June 24, 2019.
D116 2. Approve proclamations recognizing the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center's 10th
Anniversary and the Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce's 35th Anniversary.
0144.6 3. Approve Anaheim Fire & Rescue's response to the 2018-2019 Orange County Grand
Jury Report entitled "Emergency Public Information - Should I Stay or Should I Go?" and
authorize the Fire Chief to execute and forward the response by September 17, 2019 to
the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Court and the Orange County Grand Jury.
B105 4. Appoint Anthony Nardo and Linda Lopez, both representing the private sector, and
reappoint both Jeff Farano Sr., representing the private sector, and Valentina Purtel,
representing the public sector, to the Anaheim Workforce Development Board, to four
year terms ending September 10, 2023.
D154 5. Approve the 2020 Health and Welfare Plan Rates and authorize the Human Resources
Director to execute all required provider agreements on behalf of the city.
D180 6. Accept the bid from Quinn Power Systems, in the amount of$43,966 plus applicable tax
and a 15% contingency, to provide maintenance and testing services for manual and
automatic transfer switches at various locations throughout the City for a one year period
with up to four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute
the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9312.
D180 7. Accept the bid from Allen Tire Company, in the amount of$191,038.82 plus applicable
tax and a 15% contingency, to provide automotive tires on an as-needed basis for Fleet
Services for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals and authorize
the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9322.
D180 8. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to issue a purchase order to International Code Council, Inc., in the amount of
$30,183.55 plus applicable tax and freight, for California Code books for the Planning
Department.
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D180 9. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify an emergency purchase
order issued to Total Environmental Management, Inc., in the amount of$39,573, for
providing emergency chiller rental services for the Anaheim Convention Center.
A123 10. Waive Council Policies 4.0 and 4.1 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute agreements with TASER International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$1,185,145.14 inclusive of applicable tax, for the purchase of 415 Taser 7 Electronic
Incapacitation Devices (EID) and related accessories and services for use by sworn
Anaheim Police personnel for a term of five years; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to
issue future purchase orders of EIDs, accessories and related services and execute any
and all documents necessary to complete the transactions, subject to available budget
appropriations.
Item No. 10 Withdrawn by staff; no action taken.
AGR- 11. Approve a contract with the Federal Highway Administration, in a reimbursement amount
11705 not to exceed $1,055,059, for the City to test and verify transportation communications
protocol; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and to take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; authorize de minimus
changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the contract, as
determined by the City Attorney; approve increase to the Fiscal Year 2019/20 revenue
and expenditure appropriations in the Public Works budget by $1,055,059.
12. Approve the Master Agreement for water system construction, repair, maintenance and
AGR-7804.B immediate response (Agreement) and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or
designee, to execute the Agreement separately with the following contractors prequalified
AGR-11729 by the Public Utilities Department for a three year term with an extension of up to twelve
AGR-6531.A (12) months: Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc.; Big Ben, Inc.; Boudreau Pipeline
AGR 11730 Corporation; Ferreira Construction Co., Inc.; General Pump Company, Inc.; J. De Sigio
Construction, Inc.; Layne Christensen Company; Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc.; Paulus
AGR-3025.E Engineering, Inc.; Ramona, Inc.; T.E. Roberts, Inc.; W.A. Rasic Construction Company,
AGR-4780.D Inc.; and such other contractors as the department may prequalify during the term of the
Agreement; approve a not to exceed amount of$500,000 per work order package, plus
AGR-4779.A change order authorization, in an amount not to exceed 10% per change order or
AGR-11731 $100,000 in total per work order package; approve an incentive payment equal to 1% of
the bid amount for contractors that meet a 25% Local Hire and/or Veteran hiring goal
AGR-3070.D during the course of a project; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or
AGR- designee, to take any and all actions as are necessary to implement and administer the
10169.A Agreement; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and
AGR 7808.6 conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney; and determine that the
projects to be performed under the Agreement shall be categorically exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
AGR-9711 14. Approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with JSPR, Inc.,
increasing the not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $200,000, for continued on-call
strategic services supporting economic development activities and authorize the Director
of Community and Economic Development Department, or designee, to execute and
administer the amendment.
Item No. 14 Withdrawn by staff; no action taken.
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P100 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM dedicating certain city-owned property for public street and utility purposes
(Orangewood Avenue Widening Project from State College Boulevard to the Santa Ana
River; R/W ACQ 2019-01118).
F130.2 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6469 (ADOPTION) AN (UN-CODIFIED) ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM granting a non-exclusive franchise to Chapman University for
transportation services within and around the City of Anaheim and stating the terms and
conditions upon which said franchise is granted based upon the finding and determination
that said ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 21080(b)(10) of the California Public Resources Code (Introduced at
Council meeting of August 27, 2019, Public Hearing Item No. 36).
Item No. 17 Council Member Brandman recused himself. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring
moved to adopt, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES— 5 (Mayor
Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Moreno, and Faessel); ABSTAIN— 1 (Council
Member Brandman); ABSENT— 1 (Council Member O'Neil.) Motion carried.
D114 18. Approve minutes of the Council meetings of December 6, 2018 and December 18, 2018.
At 6:46 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the Council meeting and reconvened at 6:58 P.M. Council
Member O'Neil joined the meeting at 7:13 P.M
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
AGR- 13. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Seibert Perkins Design, Inc., increasing
8060.A.1 the not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $200,000, for continued on-call art and
environmental graphic design services and authorize the Director of Community &
Economic Development, or designee, to execute and administer the amendment.
Director of Community & Economic Development John Woodhead advised that in July 2017, the
City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide on-call multidisciplinary consulting
services, on an as-needed basis. He advised 50 firms submitted proposals and each was
reviewed by Community & Economic Development staff in accordance with the criteria outlined
in the RFP. He provided a brief overview of the rating criteria and the panel used to review the
RFP. Lastly, he advised that Seibert Perkins Design was identified as the most qualified firm to
provide on-call art and environmental graphic design services (e.g. wayfinding and branding) for
various projects.
Mr. Woodhead reported that in May 2018, the City entered into a one-year agreement with two,
one-year extensions with Seibert Perkins Design, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the
desired services. He advised that under the current agreement, Seibert Perkins Design has
assisted with the rebranding and design of the Center City environmental graphics and
wayfinding, the coordinated sign program for the spectaculars in the Stadium Arena Sign District,
and the Beach Boulevard mile markers.
Mr. Woodhead advised that approval of the First Amendment would allow Seibert Perkins Design
to continue to assist staff with meeting its priority economic development goals including the
creation of wayfinding and digital signage for the implementation of the parking guidance system,
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and environmental graphics and signage for the Platinum Triangle and Beach Boulevard. He
also noted that Seibert Perkins Design would assist staff with rebranding and developing new
signage for the Anaheim Canyon. Lastly, the new signage will fulfill the branding and identity
goals outlined in the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan and will serve as a key business attraction
tool. At this time, staff recommends approval of the First Amendment, increasing the contracting
authority from $100,000 to $200,000.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Woodhead advised the
contact was being increased from $100,000 to $200,000 because the original $100,000 had
been exhausted and they are still working on the projects. He clarified they are constantly
refreshing signage in a variety of areas to several different audiences.
Mr. Woodhead further clarified that there will be a multi-faceted approach to business attraction
and retention policies with this being one facet. He also noted the City is handling the signage
and it is important that Anaheim is celebrated in the signage.
Council Member Moreno's requested that Mr. Woodhead outline the economic value of branding
Anaheim and forward it as a staff memo to City Council.
Council Member Barnes expressed concern that the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan has not yet
been branded. In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Mr. Woodhead clarified the
contract is in an extension period, but the funding has been exhausted. Council Member Barnes
requested a list of deliverables from this contract, how it relates to the Beach Boulevard Specific
Plan, and requested a meeting with members of Seibert Perkins Design.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve the First Amendment to Agreement with
Seibert Perkins Design, Inc., increasing the not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $200,000,
for continued on-call art and environmental graphic design services and authorize the Director of
Community & Economic Development, or designee, to execute and administer the amendment,
seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil); ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member
Moreno). Motion carried.
AGR- 15. Approve an agreement, in substantial form, with Science Applications International
11702 Corporation, in the total not to exceed amount of$14,585,500 for the first year and
$10,612,500 annually thereafter with a 15% contingency, to provide Information
Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Services for a four year initial term with two two-year
optional extensions; authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer, or designee, to
execute the agreement, extensions, and any related documents and take the necessary
actions to implement and administer the agreement; and increase the Finance
Department's Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget by $2,805,000 for additional onetime costs
associated with the ITO Services for the agreement.
Finance Director/City Treasurer Debbie Moreno presented the staff report and advised the item
was for an agreement to provide Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Services with
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).
Ms. Moreno presented an overview of IT Services, which includes Infrastructure, Applications,
Workplace Services, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and IT Project Management. She
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reported the City's current master agreement with Perspecta had been in place since 2003 and
had been extended multiple times.
Ms. Moreno reported that staff identified the need to modernize the contract for ITO services, as
the staff augmentation service model may no longer be the optimal approach to support City
operations and to look for support cost savings. She advised on January 28, 2019, the City
issues an RFP for ITO Services. She advised City staff to provide a thorough review of all
services areas, including detailed requirements that were validated against comparable RFPs
and by external consultants. Fourteen responses were received on April 2019 and the City
engaged with Avasant, another consultant, to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation and
selection process was conducted. Bidders were provided an opportunity to refine their proposals
through over 500+ questions received and answered by staff, a pre-bid Question and Answer
(Q&A) session, and a data center walkthrough.
Ms. Moreno reported the top five finalists were provided opportunities to expand on their
proposals through on-site presentations and a final proposal clarification stage. She advised the
scoring criteria consisted of the firm's business quality, the solution proposed, pricing, and risk.
Ms. Moreno advised that SAIC consistently scored as the top firm through the various stages of
evaluation, and was a standout in areas of comprehensiveness of the solution proposed.
Ms. Moreno advised the new contract includes a change from a staff augmentation service
delivery model to a managed services model. The model leverages people, processes, and
technologies to perform tasks in the most efficient locations to optimize costs, quality, and
minimize risks, which are tied to Service Level Requirements (SLRs). Lastly, she advised the
agreement has more stringent performance expectations and penalties compared to the
agreement currently in place.
Ms. Moreno reported that pricing from SAIC was validated against the benchmarking performing
by Avasant and was confirmed to be appropriate and competitive. She advised, if approved, the
contract provides for a transition period that would take place from September 15 to December
30 with the initial term being four years, commencing on December 30, 2019. She noted there
would be two optional two-year extension periods. Lastly, she reported the cost of the first year,
including startup and transitional services, would be $14.6 million.
Ms. Moreno advised there would be 105 days to transition work from the current service provider
to SAIC and would include knowledge transfer, assumption of in-flight projects, and review and
prioritization of planned projects.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu lent his support for the item, thanked Perspecta for their services,
and noted that SAIC comes highly recommended.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Moreno advised the City decided against
the Perspecta recommendation of hiring a Chief Information Officer (CIO) because Deputy
Finance Director Jean Ibalio currently fills that role, but does not have the functional title and was
consolidated during the last reorganization.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Moreno advised that default termination
clauses are included in addition to a Termination for Convenience Clause, which gives the City
90-days to terminate the contract. She also clarified that enhanced services transitions allow
departments to transfer knowledge of services that may require additional dedicated services.
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She acknowledged it was more money upfront but would benefit the City once the transition was
completed. Lastly, she advised the funding would come from Information Services Reserves
funds.
In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Ms. Moreno advised this would not reduce the
City workforce.
Council Member Moreno thanked the staff who helped with the proposal, staff who are helping
with the transition, and staff who have delivered IT services to City Council in the past.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Ms. Moreno advised the RFP was presented
to the Budget, Investment, and Technology Commission on August 21, 2019.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve an agreement, in substantial form, with
Science Applications International Corporation, in the total not to exceed amount of$14,585,500
for the first year and $10,612,500 annually thereafter with a 15% contingency, to provide
Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) Services for a four year initial term with two two-year
optional extensions; authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer, or designee, to execute the
agreement, extensions, and any related documents and take the necessary actions to implement
and administer the agreement; and increase the Finance Department's Fiscal Year 2019/20
budget by $2,805,000 for additional onetime costs associated with the ITO Services for the
agreement, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu
and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0.
Motion carried.
B105 19. Consider appointments to the Sister City Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy with
term ending June 30, 2020 and scheduled vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2021
and June 30, 2022.
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
Scheduled vacancies with eligible incumbents:
Appointment: Taline Cole (term ending June 30, 2021)
(Incumbent, Taline Cole)
Appointment: Paul Anderson (term ending June 30, 2022)
(Incumbent, Paul Anderson)
Appointment: Larry Larsen (term ending June 30, 2022)
(Incumbent, Larry Larsen)
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to reappoint eligible incumbents, seconded by
Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members
Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
Unscheduled and Scheduled vacancies:
Appointment: Kevin Brown (term ending June 30, 2020)
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(unscheduled vacancy of Eric Bullard)
NOMINATION: Council Member Faessel nominated Kevin Brown. Mr. Brown was unanimously
appointed with no objection.
Appointment: Susan Vodonick (term ending June 30, 2021)
(vacancy of Anthony Al-Jamie)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring nominated Susan Vodonick. Ms. Vodonick was
unanimously appointed with no objection.
Appointment: LaShe Rodriquez (term ending June 30, 2021)
(vacancy of Barbara Gerovac)
NOMINATION: Council Member Brandman nominated LaShe Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriquez was
unanimously appointed with no objection.
Appointment: Germaine Neumann (term ending June 30, 2022)
(vacancy of Jackie Filbeck)
NOMINATION: Council Member Moreno nominated Germaine Neumann. Ms. Neumann was
unanimously appointed with no objection.
Appointment: Emily Fuentes (term ending June 30, 2022)
(vacancy of Jerry O'Keefe)
NOMINATION: Council Member O'Neil nominated Emily Fuentes. Ms. Fuentes was
unanimously appointed with no objection.
Appointment: (term ending June 30, 2022)
(vacancy of Bridgette Rodgers)
Appointment continued to September 24, 2019.
D116 20. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM opposing the Department of Homeland Security's public charge
rule change as applied to legal permanent residency applications.
Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia advised that at the August 13, 2019 City Council meeting,
Council Member Moreno requested that staff bring back for Council consideration a resolution
expressing opposition to the "public charge test." He clarified that the public charge test is a
longstanding federal policy that serves as a potential cause for inadmissibility that could bar an
individual's admission to the United States on a visa or adjustment of status to that of a lawful
permanent resident (LPR).
Mr. Garcia reported that on August 14, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (OHS)
published a new public charge rule that proposed a handful of changes, including an expansion
of the definition of who is a "public charge" and ineligible for permanent residency. He advised
the new rule is currently scheduled to take effect on October 15, 2019; however, there have been
a handful of legal challenges put forward seeking to delay or reverse this rule change.
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Mr. Garcia advised the resolution before City Council tonight expresses the City's formal
opposition to the new public charge rule and outlines the negative impacts that could occur from
this new rule being imposed.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu expressed his concern regarding the item, did not feel City Council
should act on the item at this time due to its Federal nature, encouraged continued monitoring of
the issue, and noted he would be abstaining on the item.
Council Member Moreno reported he requested this item due to concerns heard from the
community and under the ethic of Welcoming Anaheim. He expressed his concern regarding the
proposed rule change, believed Anaheim's voice would hold weight, and felt Anaheim has a
moral duty to object to the new public charge rule. He questioned what services residents may
not seek out due to this rule and expressed concern with the health and wellbeing of Anaheim
residents.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to approve A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM opposing the Department of Homeland Security's public charge
rule change as applied to legal permanent residency applications, seconded by Council Member
Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated that she would not support the item, provided
background information about the rule and immigration, and expressed concern regarding the
use of public assistance and exposure to diseases due to lack of inoculation.
Council Member Barnes believed the Anaheim City Council should provide input on the rule due
to its impact on local government, immigrants, and the economy. She supported approval of the
resolution.
City Attorney Robert Fabela clarified the comment period on the DHS's new public charge rule
had closed and the rule will go into effect in October.
Council Member O'Neil did not support the item because he felt it was not within Council's direct
purview, disrupted the dais running the City, and he did support the DHS rule change.
Council Member Moreno advised that the rule bans immigrants from receiving legal status in the
United States based on a bureaucrat's projection that they might become dependent on the
government in the future. He also noted that there are residents who are impacted by this rule
who need health services and cited national organizations that have stated opposition to the rule.
He closed by reading a poem from the Statue of Liberty.
Council Member Brandman expressed his support for the item, cited precedent for weighing in
on such issues via previous resolutions, and encouraged City Council to support the item.
Council Member Faessel stated that he is pro-immigration and does not agree with or support
the DHS public charge rule. However, he did not see great value in having Anaheim weigh in on
the item and he would abstain from the item.
Council Member Moreno's asked Council Member Faessel to reconsider abstaining on the item
and support Congressman Correa in obtaining Anaheim's support of the item.
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MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to approve A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM opposing the Department of Homeland Security's public charge
rule change as applied to legal permanent residency applications, seconded by Council Member
Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3 (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Moreno);
NOES —2 (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Member O'Neil); ABSTAIN —2 (Mayor Sidhu and
Council Member Faessel). Motion failed.
D116 21. Reinstate the City of Anaheim's original flag as the City's official flag, replacing the flag
that was adopted on August 28, 2018 (Continued from Council meeting of August 13,
2019, Item No. 18).
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated the item has been well discussed at the last
meeting, reviewed the TED Talk about flags, and noted she received six correspondences in
favor of the new flag and 54 in favor of reinstating the original flag. She stated her preference for
the original flag, with the seal image cleaned/cleared up to make each item distinct.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to re-instate the City of Anaheim's original flag as the
City's official flag, replacing the flag that was adopted on August 28, 2018, seconded by Council
Member O'Neil.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Brandman requested that staff present an alternative, fusion flag
to City Council and staff. Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster presented an alternative
flag to City Council and explained its significance, including the combined seal, stripes, and flags
of the original and new flags. Council Member Brandman expressed his support for this
alternative.
City Attorney Robert Fabela stated consideration of an alternative flag would be under Council's
discretion during discussion of the item.
Council Member Moreno expressed his support of the alternative flag as presented as a good
compromise with the connection of old and new. He referenced the original committee process,
Council Member Faessel's involvement, and stated the importance of process. He opposed the
motion on the floor and would like to re-agendize this in 30-days to allow residents to weigh in.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring addressed the process and feedback received. She expressed her
support for the item and would like to see the original flag return.
Mayor Sidhu expressed his support for the item based on comments received from the
community.
Council Member O'Neil questioned the ability to review alternative designs under the agenda
item. Mr. Fabela stated a more conservative approach would be to bring it back at a different
date, but it could be discussed. Council Member O'Neil supported the item as presented.
Council Member Faessel explained that he was appointed to a committee whose charge was to
come up with a new flag and the committee reviewed over 100 submittals. He noted he did not
recall the option to stay with the original City flag. He reported comments received noted the
lack of the City seal, which many residents are proud of and wish to still see. He summarized his
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previous participation on the committee and votes on the matter and reviewed the various flags
under consideration. He offered support for postponing the vote.
Mr. Lyster presented the original flag, the updated flag, and updated draft flag mock-ups, per
Council Member Moreno's request. Council Member Moreno encouraged City Council to vote
against the item to allow for additional input on new designs.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mayor Sidhu stated that he listened to the
voters when it came to the City flag.
Council Member Barnes expressed her support of continuing the item and allowing feedback
from Anaheim residents.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring stood behind her past vote regarding the flag and stands behind the item.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to amend the motion to consider the
alternative flag as presented by staff, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 3 (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Moreno); NOES —4 (Mayor Sidhu and
Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to continue the item to October 22,
2019 and post flag options online to allow for community feedback, seconded by Council
Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3 (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and
Moreno); NOES —4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion
failed.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Fabela advised that
nothing precluded any member of City Council agendizing a review of the flag at a future City
Council meeting.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia advised that
it would be $5,000 to $7,000 to reinstate the original flag. Council Member Moreno encouraged
City Council to continue the item to save residents money.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to re-instate the City of Anaheim's original flag as the
City's official flag, replacing the flag that was adopted on August 28, 2018, seconded by Council
Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring,
Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 2 (Council Members Barnes and Moreno); ABSTAIN — 1 (Council
Member Brandman). Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION:
Council Member Moreno requested an agenda item to consider a budget amendment to fund the
Northgate Community Center renovations, concurred by Council Members Brandman and
Barnes. He also requested consideration of a strategic public art plan, concurred by Council
Members Brandman and Barnes. Council Member Moreno thanked Principal Librarian Tasneem
Watts for assisting with a second meeting regarding the stadium negotiations, as well as the
residents who attended. He reported his attendance at the District 1 Anaheim First town hall
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meeting and encouraged all to attend the District 3 town hall on September 11 at the Ebell Club.
He announced the District 3 Neighborhood Services meeting on October 3 at the Downtown
Community Center. Council Member Moreno reported a campaign finance ordinance would be
considered on September 24 to codify a requirement that Council Members recuse themselves
for 12 months from any vote about a campaign contributor. On behalf of OCTA, he reported five
Anaheim students in the AIME program interned at OCTA, OCTA approved $100,000 in
competitive grant funds for pedestrian and bicycle safety programs, the expansion and success
of the College Pass program for bus riders, and the Beach Blvd. corridor study across nine cities
for which he requested the OCTA CEO meet with City Manager Chris Zapata and District 1
Council Member Barnes.
Council Member Brandman requested an agenda item on September 24 to consider a mobile
home rent subsidy program, concurred by Council Members Moreno and Barnes. He thanked
those who attended a District 2 community meeting on August 22 and announced Dad Miller Golf
Course would undergo improvements. He expressed regrets for missing the District 2 Anaheim
First town hall, thanked Mayor Sidhu for attending, and reported that while at OCWD that
evening, they voted on the final expansion of the County's groundwater replenishment system.
On August 27, he attended Raising Cane's grand opening and ribbon cutting and acknowledged
them for including Anaheim's heritage and for hiring Anaheim students. He announced the OC
Pride Festival and Parade was moving to Anaheim in 2020 and announced upcoming Hispanic
Heritage Month events at city libraries.
Council Member Faessel requested a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the
Orange County Historical Society, concurred by Council Members Moreno and Barnes. He
acknowledged the anniversary of 9/11 and its connection to Anaheim via pilot and Anaheim High
School graduate Chip Burlingame. He spoke about the State's passage of AB148. He reported
his attendance at Tacos with a Cop at the Northgate Gonzalez Market at East and Romneya,
Coffee with a Council Member at Zov's, a water policy breakfast at Colony House with
Congressman Correa, his first meeting of the OC Housing Trust, a Republic Services' donation
of a trash truck to Guanajuato, Mexico, the Orange County Family Justice Center teen
ambassador program graduation, the Brewery X ribbon cutting, and the second movie night at
Ambassador Church, thanking the Police and Fire & Rescue Departments for their participation.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring reported her attendance last Thursday at the groundbreaking of El Verano
housing, a 55-unit development for low-income seniors. She highlighted upcoming library
programs, the Anaheim First District 4 town hall on September 18 at Ponderosa Library, the 13th
annual Anaheim Health Fair at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 21-22, and the
District 4 Neighborhood Services Community Meeting at Ball Junior High School on October 9.
She acknowledged Raising Cane's for supporting the Anaheim Family YMCA and hiring special
needs individuals. Mayor Pro Tern Kring reiterated her previous request to recognize a woman
who stopped a kidnapping at 7-11 and recognized the anniversary of 9/11. She reported her
appointment to the Palm Lane Charter School board of directors and requested the City speak
with the County animal shelter regarding their treatment of cats. On behalf of the Orange County
Sanitation District, she reported construction was starting on the northern portion of State
College Boulevard and announced two meetings to obtain additional information on September
11 at the Anaheim Royale Mobile Home Park clubhouse and on September 19 at the Arbor Park
Apartments pool area.
Council Member Barnes asked to remember the hurricane victims and encourage all to donate
blood. She requested staff consider changing the Zoning Code to prohibit e-cigarettes and
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vaping stores from operating near schools, concurred by Council Members Faessel and Moreno.
She reported her attendance at Higher Ground on August 28, the El Verano ground-breaking,
and the Love Anaheim Day. Attended Higher Ground 8/28, beautiful program. She reported that
September 10-12, OC Vector Control would be spraying parts of District 1 for mosquito control
and referred to the City's website for more information. She also announced a Senior Citizens
Advisory Council meeting at the Downtown Community Center on 9/13, a free pet chipping event
sponsored by State Senator Ling Ling Chang at the Brookhurst Community Center on 9/14,
health resources and fitness fair on 98/14 at the Downtown Community Center, and a Haskett
Library fashion event on 9/15. She displayed a photo of Mr. Hermie Stoffel and his family at the
open house at the Wolke-Stoffel House at Founders Park and referred to her newsletter for
stories about his family.
Mayor Sidhu announced the free health and citizenship fair on September 21-22 and thanked Dr.
Shah for his work across the world. He adjourned the meeting in honor of the lives lost on 9/11
and Justin Dignam, Anaheim Hills resident, who was lost in a recent boat fire.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the September 10, 2019 Council meeting at
9:35 P.M., in memory of lives lost on September 11, 2001 and Anaheim Hills resident Justin
Dignam.
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